Respect the Law

Respect the Law

Respect the Law

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Respect the Law

1941

0h 20m

6.0(2 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Walter Terriss

Moroni Olsen

Acting

Richard Lane

George Johnson

Richard Lane

Acting

Frank Orth

Peter Brennan

Frank Orth

Acting

William Forrest

Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

William Forrest

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